Authors for Our PreK–12 Music Curricula

Ellen McCullough-Brabson

Professor Emerita of Music Education at the University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Education:
D.M.A., M.M., University of Arizona; B.M., Cincinnati Conservatory of Music

Honors and awards:
Distinguished Alumna, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music; Bravo Award from the Albuquerque Arts Alliance for "Outstanding Music Educator"

Prior publications:
Numerous articles in professional journals; Roots and Branches: A Legacy of Multicultural Music for Children, We'll Be in Your Mountains, We'll Be in Your Songs: A Navajo Woman Sings

Role in Spotlight on Music:

• Selected song materials and wrote lessons for Student Book and Teachers Edition.
• Participated in outlining and determining specific content goals.

Areas of interest/expertise:
Grades K–8 music education, Orff process, Native American music, multicultural music